Dear neighbors, We’re tackling many issues this year in the House of Representatives, including health care, housing, economic development, and natural resources. This time, I’d like to give you a…
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Good news: major new funding for better health care
Dear neighbors, There’s nothing more important or irreplaceable than the good health of you and your family. I’m happy to report that we secured critical funding and passed new legislation…
Tharinger: A big state construction budget that meets our state’s big challenges
OLYMPIA—Most supplemental capital budgets make minor changes to the two-year construction budget. This is not most years. “The COVID pandemic has created huge challenges for the people of Washington state,”…
House construction budget invests in local 24th District projects
OLYMPIA—The proposed capital budget released by the House of Representatives would fund $1.26 billion throughout the state, including key projects in the 24th District. “This budget puts serious funding toward…
Tharinger: House construction budget means jobs and progress
Capital budget proposal boosts housing, broadband, and infrastructure OLYMPIA—The state construction budget proposed by the House of Representatives would make massive new investments in affordable housing, access to broadband, early…
Legislative update on transportation, Highway 101, and ferries
Dear neighbors, A big part of our job is keeping you informed—and there’s news that matters to all our families back in the 24th. The new transportation package released by…
Update on rural jobs, helping small schools, long-term care, and participating in your democracy
Dear neighbors, This e-newsletter is a way to keep you informed about issues important to all of our families in the 24th District. This week, I’d like to update you about…
Tharinger: Record-breaking construction budget will rebuild economy
$6.3 billion budget invests in education, broadband, housing and essential infrastructure OLYMPIA—The new state capital budget will invest a historic $6.3 billion toward school construction, housing, environmental projects and other…
Three budgets that put people first
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast this week in Olympia, with the House and Senate both unveiling their proposals for the three state budgets: operating, capital, and transportation. This week,…
Historic $5.7 billion construction budget rebuilds economy, invests in broadband
OLYMPIA—The proposed state construction budget by House Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) would fund $5.7 billion in construction projects throughout the state, including a massive investment to boost broadband internet…